Common Post Operative Questions and Answers
My pain pump is leaking or not infusing, what should I do? The On-Q Pain pump is a small disposable pump filled with a local anesthetic medication to help relieve your pain after surgery. It…
Read MoreHypertension
What Is Hypertension? Hypertension means that your blood pressure is high. Having an elevated or high blood pressure places you at risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. What Is a Normal Blood Pressure?…
Read MoreGastric Sleeve Leaks
What You Should Know About Gastric Sleeve Leaks Leaks are a potential risk that exist in any surgery where the GI tract is manipulated. Although uncommon, a leak can be seen in a sleeve or…
Read MoreSimple High Protein Chicken and Tuna Salad Lunch Ideas
Cottage Cheese Tuna salad Ingredients 3 5 oz cans albacore tuna, drained well 1 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 celery stalk finely chopped 2 Tablespoons capers chopped 1/4 cup diced…
Read MoreEmotional Eating Awareness
A major cause of weight gain, weight regain, and overeating is emotional eating. Emotional eating can happen at any age and is an attempt to manage, suppress, or soothe your mood with food. Tips on…
Read MorePhysical Wellness
Individuals who are physically active generally live longer and have less risk for chronic disease such as: heart disease, diabetes type 2, obesity, and some cancers. Physical activity recommendations for different age groups Physical Activity…
Read MoreProtein Alternatives
Written by Olivia Dupuy MA, RD, LD Getting enough protein with a vegetarian/vegan diet can be challenging for bariatric patients. If a patient follows that type of diet before surgery or decides to later, I…
Read MoreJoint-Friendly Low Impact Cardio Exercise
Low impact cardio exercise is great for individuals who have joint pain. What is low impact cardio exercise exercise? Exercise that increases heart rate and allows for less stress/impact on joints. Not to be confused…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the medication known as Semaglutide. They are both GLP-1 receptor agonists which means they help with weight loss by mirroring the function of a naturally occurring hormone- GLP-1…
Read MoreMarch Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most commonly occurring cancers worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer accounts for approximately 10% of…
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